Ribbed Olive Sweater Dress

This is the last sweater dress from Tobi that I have to share! This one is so cozy and perfect for everyday. I threw it on with leggings here. (Love these ones from Zella. They are great for working out and are comfortable for wearing like this.). I have also worn this sweater dress with skinny jeans. I love the notches detail at the side and the ribbing and olive color. I definitely recommend checking out what Tobi has to offer. Sizing note: I would say the dresses ran true to size. I wear a Small/Medium and ordered the Medium, which fits well but I think I could probably have done the small.

Outfit Details: Sweater Dress: c/o Tobi Leggings: Zella Boots: NYC Boutique

Shoulders Out

As I mentioned in my last post, I have been loving the sweater dresses from Tobi"> They are so cozy and warm.  My younger brother was playing with his band at a bar and this dress was the perfect thing to wear.  The cut out shoulders are so fun but it was freezing so the dress and fleece leggings and boots kept me nice and warm!  I'm also wearing another Christmas gift here - this amazing leather jacket from my in-laws!

Outfit Details:
Tobi Bernardo leather jacket, Nordstrom

Cozy Sweater Dress

I got this cozy sweater dress a few weeks ago from Tobi"> (as well as a couple others that I will be sharing next week) and I have been wearing it so much. It's been a very cold winter and this dress is super warm! I have mostly been wearing it with leggings but it looks cute with skinny jeans too! I love the lace up design, which has been a pretty big trend this fall/winter. I got these short Ugg boots for Christmas and have been wearing them pretty much daily. I love my more stylish boots but its hard to beat Uggs in terms of warmth and comfort, especially for casual days. Oh and I am obsessed with these gorgeous earrings I got for Christmas from my husband's Aunt Kym. They are from Queen Bee Designs!

Sorry about the shadows in these pictures. I didn't have a ton of time but I wanted to get a post up on here!

Outfit Details:
Sweater Dress: Tobi Leggings: Zella, Nordstrom
Boots: Uggs Classic Short
Earrings: Queen Bee Designs

Linking up with Stylin in St. Louis

Hi Again!

It's been so long since I blogged but I have been thinking about this little spot lately!  We welcomed our second son, Jacob, into the world this spring, so life has been very full and wonderful.  I was home all summer with my boys, which was amazing.  We spent lots of time going on adventure hikes, trips to the park, story times, and snuggling at home.  In September, Ethan started school and I started back to work!  The weather has been so warm this fall, though, that it has still felt like summer!

Jacob and I at my BIL and SIL's wedding

There have been a lot of subjects piquing my interest lately and I was thinking of sharing some of that here!  I have really been enjoying YouTube videos and Netflix documentaries lately.  (And podcasts but that's a separate topic.)  I came across the topic of minimalism.  I'm by no means a minimalist but I have been incorporating some of the ideas into my life.  One thing I have been doing is trying a capsule wardrobe this fall.  I may do a few blog posts about my capsule wardrobe journey and what I think so far, including whether I'll do it again. 

Outfit Details:
Dress: Hayley Paige bridesmaid dress, Nordstrom
Jacob's suit: Amazon

Striped Pants for Work + loving Le Tote

Ann Taylor Loft occasionally has some amazing sales. They had a pretty good one going on a few weeks ago with 60% off all sale items. That's when I scooped up these cute striped pants, along with fun coral pants and maroon printed pants. I wish I had found more cute tops to go with them!  (50% off of sale happening right now at Loft!)

I'm also wearing two items from one of my Le Tote boxes, the blazer and purse here. I'm on my second month of doing Le Tote and so far I have been LOVING it! I got 4 totes last month. My biggest tip (so far) for making the most of Le Tote: Friday or Saturday delivery! I have my totes timed to come on Fridays or Saturdays.  Since there is no mail on Sunday, I always want to have a tote on Sundays.  Plus I enjoy having new clothes for the weekend.

I haven't been photographing my outfits as often lately but I have definitely been loving all the variety I get from Le Tote!

Outfit Details:
Blazer:  Le Tote
Top:  TJ Maxx
Pants:  Loft
Shoes:  Cole Haan Manhattan Ballet Flats
Purse:  Le Tote
Necklace:  Stella & Dot
Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

Blue Lace

 I wore this beautiful Monique Lhuillier dress a few weeks ago.  I rented it from Rent the Runway for Easter.  I totally wish I owned this dress though because I love that it has sleeves so I don't have to worry about a sweater.  The dress was also very well made with high quality material.  I paired it with classic pearl jewelry, a black purse, and black pumps for the celebration.  (This was my second time doing the Rent the Runway by the way.  I am a fan!  I got the PRO this time so I'll probably rent again sometime soon.)

Outfit Details:
Dress:  Monique Lhuillier via Rent the Runway
Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps
Sunglasses:  Tory Burch
Purse:  Etsy

Trunk Club Review

I used to love going to the mall and spending a few hours trying on clothes and hunting for deals.  The past few years I've migrated more towards online shopping and even more so this past year with a baby at home. So it was the perfect timing when I read about Trunk Club on Liz's blog, 26 and Counting.

I've been intrigued by the idea of clothing boxes in the past, even filling out forms and signing up for emails to start the process, but I never follow through.  I couldn't get over the idea of paying a styling fee and I worried about having to opt out each month or risk getting charged.  With Trunk Club, I don't have to worry about either of those things!  There is no styling fee with Trunk Club and shipping both ways is free. Plus, the trunks only come when you request them.  Totally zero risk!  I also like that it is a Nordstrom company.  Their customer service is superb.

I did my first trunk in February and it was so fun!  I filled out the form online.  A few hours later, I got a call from my stylist Giselle.  We chatted for a few minutes about what I was looking for - pieces that would mix well with what I already own, that I could wear for work or on the weekend. 

Trunk Club Example

A few days later a huge box showed up at my door!  The box itself is really cute and resembles a trunk.  It was so fun trying on all of the clothes and accessories inside.  It was tempting to keep it all!  I felt like my stylist had a good idea of my style and needs.  Most of the pieces I felt like I would have picked out myself.  There were a few wild cards too, that I wasn't sure about but then loved when I tried them on - like this Topshop Embellished Sheer Top.  (Sold out now and I ended up returning but it was really cute!)  Since the trunks are so big, I think monthly would be too much for me, but once a season will be perfect!

Here's an outfit I put together with one of the pieces from from my Trunk.

I am really looking forward to doing another trunk for the spring/summer!  Side note - I also appreciate how Trunk Club doesn't send tons of emails. Also I did this review of my own accord without any compensation from Trunk Club.  I do get a bonus though if you are interested in trying Trunk Club and use my referral link! - https://www.trunkclub.com/my/invite/5SUKEY  (Once you sign up, you can pass your referral link on to your friends too.)

Outfit Details:

Blazer:  Trunk Club

Blouse: Elie Tahari (similar)

Pants:  Sanctuary (similar, similar)

Purse:  Michael Kors Jules Drawstring Bucket Bag

Sunglasses: Tory Burch

Necklace:  J. Crew Factory

Shoes:  Nine West Flax Pumps

Merry Christmas!

I have a quick minute while my husband and son are napping so I wanted to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! I also wanted to share my Christmas Eve outfit. I have seen other bloggers showcasing really cute outfits from White Plum so I ordered a few items for the holiday season, including this festive dress. I love the ruffle sleeve detail and the easy shape. I paired it with my well-loved Stella and Dot Trinity Necklace and black tights and boots. It is the warmest Christmas I can remember, over 70 degrees in Philadelphia!

Outfit Details: 
Dress: White Plum
Boots: NYC Boutique
Necklace: Stella & Dot Trinity Necklace (similar)

And because I have to share a picture of my cute little Santa baby!

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Fringed Waterfall Cardigan

I went with a base layer of all black under this cozy mixed pattern cardigan.  I love the fringe on this sweater.  It's the perfect topper for the in between type of weather that we have been having so much of lately.  I am loving the mild end to fall for sure!

Outfit Details:

Long Sleeve Tee:  J. Crew

Jeans:  DL1961 Emma Skinny Jean via Gilt

Cardigan:  United States Sweaters via Burlington Coat Factory (similar)

Shoes:  Boutique in NYC (similar)

Purse:  Michael Kors Jules Drawstring Bag

And now a couple pictures from our trip to visit my sister Mary Beth and her husband Jürgen in California last week!

Hanging out in Old Sacramento!

Happy little Ethan hanging out on my back

Beautiful Lake Tahoe

Another gorgeous view in Lake Tahoe

These huge rocks at Speedboat Beach were so cool!  Thanks for showing us around MB!

We had such a great trip to California!

Linking up with More Pieces of Me & Sincerely Jenna Marie, Still Being Molly & Lipgloss & Crayons, Claire Justine OXOX, Fizz and Frosting, Style Elixir, and the Pleated Poppy.

Stripes & Monogram

I was the Maid of Honor in my sister's wedding this past September and I am wearing three of the adorable gifts that she gave me! She ordered these pretty monogram bags for all of the bridesmaids off of Etsy. I love how it is small but holds so much. It is convenient because you can wear it as a clutch for a more formal event (like I did for a wedding last weekend) or as a crossbody purse as I am wearing it here. She also gave me the engraved necklace and pretty bracelet I am wearing here. The bracelet is engraved with "Always Near XO" and I always think of her when I wear it, even though I don't see her as much now that she lives in California. I can't wait to go visit her and her husband in a few weeks!

Outfit Details:
Jacket: Old Navy
Dress:  Old Navy
Necklace:  Stella & Dot
Bracelet: Stella & Dot
Purse:  Etsy
Shoes:  Francesca's
Sunglasses:  TOMS

Sweater Weather

October started and fall really rolled in, so I wore this warm sweater coat my mother-in-law gave to me with a scarf and boots for my cousin's bridal shower today.  I used a black wrap dress and tights as my base layer and then brightened the look up with this lightweight scarf.  I'm always a little sad about the warm weather going away, but I do love fall fashion.  It's always fun pulling on the boots again!

 

Outfit Details:

Sweater:  Free People (similar, similar)

Dress:  Old Navy

Tights:  Simply Vera Wang, Kohl's

Boots:  Tentazione from Keito in NYC, gift (similar, similar)

Scarf:  Gift brought back from India (similar)

Bag:  Michael Kors Jules Drawstring Bag

Swing Dress & Scarf

I picked up this cute swing dress earlier this summer from Old Navy.  I first wore it earlier this summer with wedges and a statement necklace.  (I didn't get a chance to snap pics the first time so this is the first time it is making it on the blog.)  The weather has been beautiful the past couple days, so this black dress worked great as a base layer for some layering.  I threw on this fun scarf and slub sweater with cute silver flats.  It was a fun weekday outfit! 

This little guy wanted to make an appearance!

 

Outfit Details: 
Dress: Old Navy (striped version on sale!, cute long sleeve version for fall)
Sweater: Loft (other colors on sale!, similar)
Scarf: Cotton On (similar)
Shoes: Gift, NYC boutique Keito
Sunglasses: Tory Burch (similar)

Floral Milly for Kohl's

I wore this pretty floral dress to a friend's bridal shower yesterday.  The weather was beautiful this weekend.  Perfect for walking on the trail and spending time by the pool.  My sister Mary Beth's wedding is less than 2 weeks away now, so the excitement is about to start! It was nice to have a quiet weekend as we gear up for all of the fun.  I've been fighting off a cold all week and poor Ethan has a touch of it, too, so we definitely needed the extra rest.  

I found this Milly for Kohl's dress in the sale rack at my Kohl's a few weeks ago.  This was one of the dresses that I had my eye on when I first checked out the collection a couple months ago, but it sold out online before going on sale, so I really lucked out by finding it in the store!  I paired it with comfy black wedges and simple necklace layering.  This is actually the second time I wore this dress.  The first time was for Mary Beth's bridal shower last month...so it's basically my bridal shower dress!

I've really been enjoying the Designation collections at Kohl's.  The next one will be the Thakoon collection, which comes out September 10th.  I'll be sure to check it out and report back!  

 

Outfit Details:

Dress:  Milly for Kohl's Designation

Jewelry:  Stella & Dot

Purse:  Michael Kors Watermelon Crossbody

Shoes:  Seychelles via Burlington Coat Factory (similar, similar)

First DVF Wrap Dress

One of my New Year's resolutions for 2014 was to start to purchase more forever pieces.  One of the items on my wish list was a Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress.  Wrap dresses work so well on different body types.  The shape is so flattering.  I saw this great printed DVF dress when I was shopping for outfits to wear back to work.  I scooped this wrap dress up at Nordstrom's a few weeks ago, just before the half yearly sale started.  I wore it to the Best of the Main Line party last week with my husband.  The party was a really fun date night!  We tried so many different bites of foods and mixed drinks or local wines/beers.  I felt really comfortable and chic in this wrap dress.  I went with nude laser cut sandals, classic pearl jewelry, and a bright clutch.  This dress would work easily any season.  Since it was a hot night, I bunched the sleeves up to a 3/4 sleeve length.  In the cooler months, it would be easy to layer.  I'd also throw a black cami underneath if I were going to wear it to work.  Since it's a wrap dress, I can just cinch it tighter as I finish losing the baby weight and my shape continues to change.  And at 40% off, it was definitely a good buy!

Outfit Details:

Dress:  Diane von Furstenberg (full price but more sizes and colors)

Jewelry:  Macy's

Clutch:  Michael Kors

Shoes:  Adrienne Vittadini (similar)

Linking up with Claire Justine OXOX, Mix & Match Fashion, Style Elixir, The Red Closet Diary, Stylin in St. Louis & Living in Color Style, Rachel the Hat & Lena B actually.